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Description: In this clip a sixth-grade Latin class sings a traditional children’s song. It was the first sound recording I made in Bronxville on November 26, 2008. Ten years have passed and many of those sixth-graders are now in their senior year of college! The video includes artwork by Leila S.

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Against Catiline-Montfort Academy

Description: In this clip a high school student recites a brief excerpt of Cicero’s "First Oration Against Catiline" by heart in Latin. English subtitles are embedded in the video. ********** Quae cum ita sint, Catilīna, perge quō coepistī, ēgredere aliquandō ex urbe; patent portae; proficīscere. Nimium diū tē imperātōrem tua illa Mānliāna castra dēsīderant.

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Pope Foundation Building-Montfort A...

Description: This two-minute video examines Greco-Roman elements in the Generoso Pope Foundation Building in Tuckahoe, New York. It is narrated by Maria Splendida, a senior student of ancient Greek and Latin.

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The Declension Song-Karaoke Version

Description: This is a karaoke version of “The Declension Song” which students and teachers can use in the classroom, at assemblies, and at home. Free sheet music is available at michaelfrancismari.com and at https://www.teachertube.com/document/34328. To hear the original version sung by high school Latin students, go to http://www.teachertube.com/video/the-declension-song-bronxville-school-327502 or https://youtu.be/Zw39yww3t-E.

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Greenwich Village-Montfort Academy

Description: This two-minute slide show features photos of the Greenwich Village trip of July 7, 2017 by the Exploration Seventeen Team. The script was written by Michael Mari and narrated by Michael Mari and Sydney Leathers. It is the last of the five slide shows of the series.

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Elizabeth Street-Montfort Academy

Description: This slide show of the Elizabeth Street trip of July 18, 2017 includes photos of the urban garden and four images of animals. The script was written by Kiersten Thompson, who narrates the video with Lance de Bourg.

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South Street Seaport-Montfort Acade...

Description: This one-minute slide show features photos of the South Street trip of July 14, 2017 by the Exploration Seventeen Team. The script was written by Maddisyn Campagnone and narrated by Nicholas Cruz and Maddisyn Campagnone.

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Federal Hall Trip-Montfort Academy

Description: This one-minute slide show features photos of the Federal Hall trip of July 11, 2017 by the Exploration Seventeen Team. The script was written by Nicholas Cruz and narrated by Nicholas Cruz and Maddisyn Campagnone.

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Circling the Island-Montfort Academ...

Description: This two-minute slide show features photos of the Circle Line trip of July 7, 2017 by the Exploration Seventeen team. The script was written by Vincent Macias and narrated by Edward Davidson and Lauren Sweeney.

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Abraham, Martin, & John-Speech Vide...

Description: This video features three recitations of speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy by eighth grade students. We wanted to do something special for MLK Day and Presidents' Day. A version with higher-resolution and closed captions (subtitles) of the text of the speeches has been posted at https://youtu.be/DLOjDLyi_KQ.

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Fordham’s Forgotten Railway

Description: This brief video tells the story of the Bronx Park Extension, an elevated railway which was constructed on the Fordham University campus in 1902 to bring Manhattanites to the Botanical Garden. It contains fascinating photos and narration by Dennis Ahern and Rosanna Estrella.

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Added: 2 years ago

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Resonet in Laudibus-Montfort Academ...

Description: Students sing a medieval Latin Christmas song accompanied by flautist Jerry O'Sullivan, guitarist Greg Webb, and bassist Al Hemberger. A version with Latin and English subtitles can be seen at https://youtu.be/wNyMgVs-_Ik.

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Added: 2 years ago

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Aqueduct Building Party-Montfort Ac...

Description: Students learn about Roman architecture by assembling miniature aqueducts with their lab partners.

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The Italy Cookie-Montfort Academy

Description: Students learn about the geography of ancient Italy by baking and decorating a cookie. They include the Alps, Rome, Naples, Brindisi, and the Appian Way in their design.

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Interview with Francis Mari

Description: Francis Mari shares some of his recollections of Schofield Barracks, mapmaking, and August 6, 1945.

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Roman Garden III-Montfort Academy

Description: Five students present their handcrafted models of a Roman garden.

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Roman Villa III-Montfort Academy

Description: A student presents his handcrafted model of a Roman villa.

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Trojan Horse III-Montfort Academy

Description: Three students present their handcrafted models of the Trojan Horse.

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Trojan Horse II-Montfort Academy

Description: Four students present their handcrafted models of the Trojan Horse.

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Added: 3 years ago

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Roman Garden II-Montfort Academy

Description: Five students present their handcrafted models of a Roman garden. Some oral Latin (with the Italian pronunciation) is used in the last segment.

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